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anyone can tell me the specs and prices for t1 and t2?they are all-rounded racquet,right?
make the price in MAS RM's,can anyone in malaysia provide me the racquets so i do not have to wait for mailing,my location is in Puchong here,MBA is a good trading spot.pls PM me for further discussions.

anyone can tell me the specs and prices for t1 and t2?they are all-rounded racquet,right?
make the price in MAS RM's,can anyone in malaysia provide me the racquets so i do not have to wait for mailing,my location is in Puchong here,MBA is a good trading spot.pls PM me for further discussions.

Panda has received some questions regarding weight and BP (balance point). A few even said it was not a good indicator of a racket's overall swing weight or performance.

If you know the weight and BP of a racket, aside from anomalies, it's the most accurate way to determine the way the racket is going to perform.

Assuming all else equal and you are able to consistently maximize the potential of the racket (flex the shaft)...

...if the racket is light in weight and head light:
Offense will be below average
Defense will be excellent
Transitioning will be excellent
Racket Balance: will be excellent

...if the racket is heavy in weight and head heavy:
Offense will be excellent
Defense will be below average
Transitioning will be below average
Racket Balance: will be below average

...if the racket is light in weight and head heavy:
Offense will be good
Defense will be good
Transitioning will be good
Racket Balance: will be average to good

...if the racket is heavy in weight and head light:
Offense will be good
Defense will be average
Transitioning will be good
Racket Balance: will be average to good

...if the racket is moderate in weight and moderately head heavy:
Offense will be good to very good
Defense will be good to very good
Transitioning will be good to very good
Racket Balance: will be good to very good

...there are numerous other variations on the above that can vary performance.

The question for each person is:

What are you looking for and what's best for you? They maybe different things.

Panda has noticed many beginners to about "C" level players look for heavy smashing rackets. As the player improves and becomes advanced, the more they go for lighter, stiffer rackets with higher tension. The reason for this is from beginner to "C" level, a racket can make a significant difference in offense and not hurt defense too much. A good smashing racket can get through the opponent of the same level. At advanced levels, everyone can defend and every can attack so using a heavy smashing racket is detrimental because it slows you down and you get tired much faster. At this level it's better to get a stiff, lighter racket so you have better control and can keep up with your opponents.

Depending on your level and who you play, racket selection can be tricky...

...an advanced player knows exactly what he needs and wants. His needs and wants are both the same.

...an advanced intermediate player should know what he needs and wants. If he is smart, they are both the same.

...an advanced beginner to intermediate player usually have different needs and wants. They need a lighter, more mobile racket yet they want and (usually) go for the heavier or attack oriented racket because they can kill the same level opponents more successfully.

...a beginner should just use any lighter to medium weight racket that is inexpensive because it does not matter what racket he uses, he won't be able to tell much difference and the overall performance difference is negligible.

Of course it is your right to use any racket you choose. If it's the completely wrong racket and it hinders your performance on court but you like the racket and are happy with it, use it!

Panda has noticed many beginners to about "C" level players look for heavy smashing rackets. As the player improves and becomes advanced, the more they go for lighter, stiffer rackets with higher tension. The reason for this is from beginner to "C" level, a racket can make a significant difference in offense and not hurt defense too much. A good smashing racket can get through the opponent of the same level. At advanced levels, everyone can defend and every can attack so using a heavy smashing racket is detrimental because it slows you down and you get tired much faster. At this level it's better to get a stiff, lighter racket so you have better control and can keep up with your opponents.

Depending on your level and who you play, racket selection can be tricky...

...an advanced player knows exactly what he needs and wants. His needs and wants are both the same.

...an advanced intermediate player should know what he needs and wants. If he is smart, they are both the same.

...an advanced beginner to intermediate player usually have different needs and wants. They need a lighter, more mobile racket yet they want and (usually) go for the heavier or attack oriented racket because they can kill the same level opponents more successfully.

...a beginner should just use any lighter to medium weight racket that is inexpensive because it does not matter what racket he uses, he won't be able to tell much difference and the overall performance difference is negligible.

Of course it is your right to use any racket you choose. If it's the completely wrong racket and it hinders your performance on court but you like the racket and are happy with it, use it!

Absolutely spot on. The number of forumites that go on and on about wonderful smashing rackets is ridiculous. They should stop trying to smash the living daylights out of the birdie and start trying to play Badminton .

I'm pleased with your grading - I really need/want a light, stiff, balanced racket. This means I'm close to making 'pro' .... well, you can dream....